Convocation Center

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Convocation Center is a basketball arena in Athens, Ohio, home of the Ohio Bobcats (MAC, NCAA Division I). It opened in 1968, making it 58 years old in 2026 and seats 13,080 for basketball. It ranks 1st of 12 in the MAC by capacity.

The closest NBA arena is Rocket Arena in Cleveland, about 154 miles away.

Arena facts

Location
Athens, Ohio
Home of
Ohio Bobcats (D-I)
School
Ohio University
Conference
MAC
Opened
1968
Capacity
13,080
Size rank in D-I
45th of 360

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Arenas near Convocation Center10

  1. 1D-ICam Henderson Center — Marshall Thundering Herd (Huntington, West Virginia)64 mi
  2. 2D-IValue City Arena — Ohio State Buckeyes (Columbus, Ohio)66 mi
  3. 3D-IEllis Johnson Arena — Morehead State Eagles (Morehead, Kentucky)106 mi
  4. 4D-INutter Center — Wright State Raiders (Fairborn, Ohio)108 mi
  5. 5D-IUniversity of Dayton Arena — Dayton Flyers (Dayton, Ohio)116 mi
  6. 6D-IWVU Coliseum — West Virginia Mountaineers (Morgantown, West Virginia)116 mi
  7. 7D-IJames A. Rhodes Arena — Akron Zips (Akron, Ohio)125 mi
  8. 8D-ITruist Arena — Northern Kentucky Norse (Highland Heights, Kentucky)126 mi
  9. 9D-IFifth Third Arena — Cincinnati Bearcats (Cincinnati, Ohio)129 mi
  10. 10D-ICintas Center — Xavier Musketeers (Cincinnati, Ohio)129 mi

Questions about Convocation Center

Where do the Ohio Bobcats play home games?

The Ohio Bobcats play at Convocation Center in Athens, Ohio.

How many people does Convocation Center hold?

Convocation Center seats 13,080 for basketball.

When did Convocation Center open?

Convocation Center opened in 1968.

What other arenas are near Convocation Center?

Cam Henderson Center in Huntington is about 64 miles away. See the full list of nearby arenas on this page.

Facts are for the 2026–27 season. Distances are straight-line miles between city centers. Capacity figures vary by source. See something wrong? Let us know. Is this your arena? Get the “Listed on Hoops Arenas” badge for your website.